Tifari Puppies

Foosa
(right) with 2 of her pups:
Henry 3.5 mo. (center) and Piper 1 year

Tifari Ridgebacks is a small hobby kennel. The word
"Kennel" is used loosely as our dogs live in our home with
us as family members. We only breed occasionally, and with
the health of our dogs in mind. We do not take deposits, but
do have a waiting list. All pups are not only whelped in the
house but raised there as well until placed in their new
homes at 8 weeks of age. The pups are given extensive
socialization and prospective puppy owners can visit
frequently. All pups will go home with a helpful packet of
information, a written health guarantee, a microchip, toys,
collar, and have been started on their vaccinations.

Want a Puppy?

Each breeding is planned carefully and according to the
code of Ethics required by the various RR Clubs and AKC.
Both the sire and dam have passed their OFA health
clearances for Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, as well as their
Heart, Thyroid, and Eyes. (Thyroid
and
CERF (eye) reports should be current, Eyes should be
retested within at least 18 months of any breeding
and Thyroid should be re-tested at ages 2,4,6 and 8
years. Testing once only in the life of the dog is
inappropriate and irresponsible) Here at
Tifari we want to take the health testing a step beyond, so
we also test the shoulders and patellas(knees) of our
breeding dogs. A DNA test for DM (Degenerative Mylopathy)
has recently become available and so we also test our
potential breeding dogs for this as well. All puppy buyers
will be provided with a copy of these certifications. Most
importantly, the temperaments of both parents will be
screened. Versatility and intelligence are other qualities
We look for when choosing the sire and dam for a breeding
match. We look for titles other than simply a Champion (Ch)
to show that the dogs have the intelligence and willingness
to learn and work for their owners. A well rounded dog will
have titles on both ends of their names!

Pile o' puppies!

The most important goal of Tifari RR's is to produce
beautiful pups that have GREAT temperaments. We strive for
dogs that are pretty and can be shown in the conformation
ring, but we understand most pups will grow up to be family
pets, so the first role of Tifari pups will be to be great
companion dogs, and the second will be to be a great
ambassador of the breed, be it in the show ring, lure
coursing, obedience, agility, therapy work, hunting, or at
the dog park...etc.

The "type" here at Tifari RR is a ridgeback that has a
nice square or blocky head and is of substantial Bone,
rather than the "whippet" style body or the "snipey" or
narrow head. We breed for the standard size: Females 25
inches and around 70 lbs. Males 27 inches and 85-95 lbs.

If you are interested in a puppy the first step is to fill
out our questionnaire.
After receiving it we will contact you to set up a meeting
in person and you can meet the dogs and our
family. Since we do not breed frequently there is
often a waiting list for one of our puppies.

The next MI LITTER IS PLANNED FOR Spring of 2017, Ayla x Hercules. Check out their litter announcement page for more information. We are looking for homes interested in showing and performance venues.